Trashbooms deployed to stop plastic before it reaches ocean
Floating barriers designed to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean are now being deployed across Suva, marking a proactive step in Fiji’s fight against m
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Boseiwaqa confirms waste cleared at Carpenters Fiji's storage site
Carpenters Fiji has cleared the waste dumped at the backyard of their storage area in Walu Bay, Suva.This action was taken after the issue was highlighted by fijivillage
Nasinu urges residents to stop dumping in freshly cleaned areas
As waste collection efforts continue in the Tovata and Nepani areas, Nasinu Town Council is urging residents to refrain from dumping rubbish in areas that have just been
Nausori Town Council installs CCTV camera to deter illegal dumping
To deter illegal dumping activities in the Nausori area, the Nausori Town Council has installed CCTV cameras at identified illegal dumping hotspots.The Council is strongl
Nadawa residents fined for illegal dumping rubbish at night
Despite several calls and action taken by the Nasinu Town Council, Nadawa residents who continue to dump rubbish on the road side and have now been fined. The Council, wh
Ministry investigates white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek
The Ministry of Environment is investigating the white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek, in Suva where test samples have already been collected.Permanent Secreta
Truck driver fined after being caught dumping rubbish at Waiyavi Waterfall
The truck driver caught on video illegally dumping rubbish near the Waiyavi Waterfall has been identified and issued with a penalty. The Lautoka City Council says they ha
Fiji expands trash boom programme to reduce marine litter
The Fiji Government is stepping up efforts to tackle marine litter by expanding its trash boom programme, with eight new installations planned across priority waterways b
Long-standing drainage issues continue to cause flooding concerns in parts of Suva
Concerns continue to be raised over long-standing drainage issues in several parts of Suva, as persistent flooding during periods of heavy rain remains a regular and unre
Two weeks of continuous smoke emissions pose a health hazard for Lautoka residents – Sharma
The ongoing landfill fire and smoke emissions in Lautoka, caused by the Vunato rubbish dump blaze, have persisted for two weeks, and the authorities have failed to exting
Lautoka City Council confirms Vunato rubbish dump fire was deliberately set by trespassers
The Lautoka City Council has confirmed that thick smoke lingering over parts of the city is the result of a deliberate fire at the Vunato rubbish dump, caused by individu
Nasinu Town Council to install cameras to crack down on illegal dumping
In a bid to crack down on the ongoing issues of illegal dumping, the Nasinu Town Council has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to install CCTV cameras in known hotspot areas.
Vunisea residents concerned about illegal rubbish dumping by government officials
Residents and landowners of Vunisea in Kadavu are raising concerns about the illegal dumping of rubbish by government officials and lack of proper disposal solutions.
Stop using students to clean up waste at public events – PRF Founder
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder and Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO Amitesh Deo is calling for a stop in using students to clean up waste at public events. Deo r
Lami communities conduct clean-up campaign to counter rise in dengue cases
Noting the seriousness of the current dengue outbreak in the country, 14 communities in the Lami area, including 300 youths' came together to conduct a massive clean-up c
Fiji’s litter crisis must stop, it starts from home- AG
Attorney General Graham Leung has raised concerns over the litter crisis in the country, saying that everything starts at home and this must stop. The Attorney General
Tourists produce 7 times more waste per person per day in Fiji
The tourism industry plays a significant role in Fiji’s economy but also contributes greatly to waste generation, and according to an International Union for Conse
Trashboom project restores hope for Nabukalou Creek
After years of pollution, Nabukalou Creek is on the path to restoration, with the Trashboom Project already intercepting plastic waste and debris just hours after install
Nadawa residents raise concerns over dumped rubbish bins, causing foul stench
Residents of Nadawa are raising serious concerns about large bins full of rubbish that residents claimed was dumped in their area by the Nasinu Town Council, causing a f
SCC resolves green waste collection delays in Cunnigham Stage 2
The Suva City Council has addressed concerns raised by residents of Biau Drive in Cunningham Stage 2 regarding delays in green waste collection in their area over the pas
Cunningham Stage 2 residents raise concerns over months of rubbish collection delay
Concerns have been raised by the residents of Biau Drive in Cunningham Stage 2 regarding the non-collection of rubbish in their area for the past two months, with no acti